Resources for Undocumented Students and Families
Act on a Dream - Act on a Dream is a student-led, student-run organization at Harvard College dedicated to eradicating the barriers that immigrant students face in realizing their full potential.
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) - On June 15th, 2012 President Barack Obama announced the Deferred Action Program which would protect undocumented students from deportation and would provide students with work authorization for a two year period. Students must meet specific requirements & apply online.
Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund (MALDEF) - The Latino legal voice for civil rights in the United States
Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) – This is a great resource for empowering undocumented, young people in their pursuit of college, career and citizenship.
Documenting the Pathway to College - A Handbook for Undocumented Students
Act on a Dream Scholarship List
General Information:
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Information about DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
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Local agency to help undocumented students and their families
College Information:
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College and Graduate School Scholarships for Undocumented Students
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Repository of Resources for Undocumented Students (pages 40-42)
Local DACA Clinics:
Organizations that offer DACA assistance
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Ayuda- Falls Church
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2755 Hartland Rd. Ste. 100, Falls Church, VA 22043
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Catholic Charities of Arlington- Hogar Immigrant Services
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6201 Leesburg Pike Ste. 307, Falls Church, VA 22044
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Just Neighbors Immigrant Ministry
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Falls Church: 5827 Columbia Pike, Ste. 320, Falls Church, VA 22041
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Herndon: 141 Elden St., ste. 200, Herndon, VA 20170, 703-979-1240 http://www.justneighbors.org
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Lutheran Social Services- Refugee & Immigration Services
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7401 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043
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703-698-5026 x110 or 127 | http://www.lssnca.org
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Northern Virginia Family Service
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6400 Arlington Blvd. Ste. 110, Falls Church, VA 22042
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